P.Govindasamy v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.Nos.507 & 12271 of 2019 P.Govindasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Director, Agricultural Department Ezhilagam Kamarajar Promenade PWD Estate, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

2.The Joint Director of Agriculture (Incharge) J.D.A. Office, Collector Office Campus, Ariyalur - 621704.

3.The Deputy Agricultural Officer A.D.A Office, Valaja Nagar (PO) Ariyalur - 621804.

4.The Seed Certification Officer, Assistant Director of Agricultural (Seed) Collector Office Campus Ariyalur - 621804.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to quash the impugned order

passed by the 2nd respondent vide his proceedings No.E1/3614/2014 dated 04.06.2018 and further direct the 2nd respondent to refund the recovered amount of Rs.20,000/- to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.E.Sundaram Government Advocate

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 09.11.2022, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 11.11.2022 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Again, when the matter was called on 15.11.2022, there was also no representation on behalf of the petitioner. In order to give one more opportunity, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list this matter once again under the caption "For Dismissal" on 17.11.2022.

3. Even today also i.e on 23.11.2022, when the matter is called, there is no representation on behalf of the writ petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter.

4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition in W.P.No.498 of 2019 stands dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

23.11.2022 Jeni Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order To 1.The Director, The State of Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Department Ezhilagam Kamarajar Promenade PWD Estate, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

2.The Joint Director of Agriculture (Incharge) J.D.A. Office, Collector Office Campus, Ariyalur - 621704.

3.The Deputy Agricultural Officer A.D.A Office, Valaja Nagar (PO) Ariyalur - 621804.

4.The Seed Certification Officer, Assistant Director of Agricultural (Seed) Collector Office Campus Ariyalur - 621804.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 23.11.2022